networking

noun

net·​work·​ing ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 

1

: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions

specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment …

—Hal Lancaster

2

: the establishment or use of a computer network

He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.

Examples of networking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The phone is well-equipped for home networking. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

In any event, this is an excellent transit for brainstorming, networking, pitching, collaborating and finding clever solutions. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Registration is now open for sponsors and golfers, who will enjoy a VIP day of golf, networking, food and beverages, contests, raffles and premium golf gifts. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

The Abrams prioritizes crew protection, advanced battlefield networking, and long-term modernization, accepting greater weight and higher logistical demands in return. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing networking

• social networking

Rhymes for networking

• hardworking
• nonworking
• reworking
• woodworking
• clerking
• jerking
• lurking
• shirking
• smirking
• working
• interworking
• metalworking